Porter - Nutrition Dietetics

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Akron General, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. When we do everything in service of our patients and caregivers, no detail gets ignored, and Akron General understands that part of staying well is keeping up with nutritional needs. As a Porter, you will perform cleaning, dishwashing, sanitary duties and requisitioning, receiving, storage, inventory and distribution of food and food service supplies. A caregiver in this position works days from 11:30AM – 8:00PM, including rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Three months of experience in the same type of work
Understanding of orders/invoices
Knowledge of mathematics to ensure extensions of invoices and supply levels are correct
Aptitude and ability for food service and sanitation work
Willingness to perform repetitious tasks on a continuous basis
Ability to tolerate hands and arms frequently immersed in water and dishwashing compounds

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma/GED
Dietary experience
One year of experience as a Porter

Responsibilities

Keep the work area neat, clean and organized by completing work assignments, utilizing proper sanitation procedures, cleaning equipment (refrigeration, hoods, ovens, fryer, ranges, etc.), practicing the “clean-as-you-do" policy, sweeping and mopping floors, removing trash and washing pots and pans.
Operate, assemble, disassemble and clean the dish machine while ensuring proper temperature, chemical supplies and clean water levels are maintained.
Transport clean and dried wares, supplies, food/beverage items, prepared meals, and patient food carts.
Filter and transport used hot grease to holding barrels.
Report any equipment, personnel, safety, order, supply, assignment, recipe or quantity/quality discrepancy to immediate supervisor.
Operate the garbage disposal, cart elevator (when necessary), trash compactor, grease filter machine, Wet Vac (with Ground Fault Indicator) and dish machine.
Prepare items for unit orders, stock supplies for units/offices, fill orders from inventory with proper documentation, adhere to order amounts and standard stock levels and monitor and return outdated products.
Load trays into patient carts, maintain ice in Cafeteria ice dispensers, fill chemical dispensers throughout department.
Keep floors dry and free of litter or debris.
Follow safety rules, regulations, procedures, utilize provided safety equipment, follow directions/procedures on use of chemicals, and report any accident immediately to the supervisor.